First published 2002
Thursday Next, a literary detective, falls through a portal into the Well of Lost Plots, the secret place where all unpublished stories reside. Trapped in this world of half-formed narratives, she must navigate political intrigue, rogue characters, and the ever-present threat of Deletion. As Thursday investigates a series of suspicious deaths, she uncovers a conspiracy that could unravel the very fabric of fiction itself. In this cleverly crafted tale, Jasper Fforde blends humor, suspense, and a profound love of literature into a page-turning adventure.
Genres: literary-fiction, adventure, mystery, fantasy
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Great Britain, England
532 pages · Hardcover · R B LARGE PRINT